An atheist cannot change unless he gets some personal mystical experience. This is because atheists apply logic in their life & arguments. They do not believe in religious fanaticism because they can't. I was an atheist when I was young. It was only after many mystical experiences that I became a knower of the Source; the Supreme Consciousness. Only when one may experience and understand Consciousness, the possibilities of new discoveries will come to the fore. Where did the discoveries in the past came from really? Great article !